Applications are invited for a 3-year PhD
position within the field of Lab-on-a-chip Biophotonics. The project will be
carried out at DTU Fotonik, Department of Photonics, Technical University of
Denmark (DTU) and will use facilities at DTU Danchip (National Center for
Micro- and Nanofabrication). The project is carried out in a strong
international context with potential external research stay in the US,
Europe, or Japan.

Project descriptionThe European Commission has identified Photonics,
nanotechnology and biotechnology among the Key Enabling Technologies (KETs)
that will drive future applications and innovations. This project combines
these three KETS into a Lab-on-a-chip
Biophotonics platform for a wide range
of biotechnology applications, such as single-cell analysis of in vitro
models for drug screening and cell development. Lab-on-a-chip systems
promise dynamic control over the cell’s chemical microenvironment to reveal
important single-cell effects that are otherwise lost in bulk studies. This
project will use optically driven functionalized microstructures to overcome
the resolution limits of fluidic delivery and create highly localized
mechanical, optical and biochemical stimuli in Lab-on-a-chip systems. The
optical micromanipulation system will also be equipped with auxiliary
optical systems for high-resolution microscopy and microanalysis. Project
activities include:

System integration and testing of the
Lab-on-a-chip biophotonics system and validation in collaboration with
biological end-users.

QualificationsCandidates should have a master's degree in
engineering or a similar degree with an academic level equivalent to the
master's degree in engineering. Candidates with experience in photonics
simulations, optical trapping, wavefront engineering, nonlinear optics,
microfluidics, lab-on-a-chip systems and other related fields of optical
instrumentation and system integration are encouraged to apply.

Moreover the candidate
shall have additional skills as:

Ability to work independently, to plan and carry
out complicated tasks, and to be a part of a large, dynamical group

Good communication skills in English, both
written and spoken

Industrial experience is highly appreciated.

Approval and EnrolmentThe scholarships for the PhD degree are subject to
academic approval, and the candidates will be enrolled in one of the general
degree programmes of DTU. For information about the general requirements for
enrolment and the general planning of the scholarship studies, please see
the DTU PhD Guide.

Please submit your
online application no later than
November 2, 2014. Applications
must be submitted as one pdf file
containing all materials to be
given consideration. To apply, please open the link "Apply online," fill in
the online application form, and
attach all your materials in English in one pdf file.
The file must include:

A letter motivating the application (cover
letter)

Curriculum vitae

Grade transcripts and BSc/MSc diploma

Excel sheet with translation of grades to
the Danish grading system (see guidelines and excel spreadsheet here)

Candidates may apply prior to ob­tai­ning their
MSc degree, but cannot begin before having received it.

PhD position in BioPhotonics and
BioOptofluidics using New Light Sculpting

The Department of Photonics Engineering (DTU Fotonik)
at the Technical University of Denmark is inviting applications from
qualified candidates for a Ph.D. project of three years duration.

Project summary
This project will be focusing on developing new and innovative
schemes for state-of-the-art light-matter interaction, manipulation
and characterization by “light-only” with pioneering applications in
optofluidics, biophotonics and nano-photonics research.

The project will be carried out in an
experimentally oriented research environment at the forefront of a
highly active and competitive area of science including the
potential for being involved in current commercial spin-out
activities. The project will involve strong collaborative research
with leading academic and industrial groups in USA, Europe and
Japan.
Click here for more information.

Candidate requirements
Candidates may apply prior to ob­tai­ning their MSc degree, but
cannot begin before having received it.

Project environment and research group
The Programmable Phase Optics (www.ppo.dk)
research is primarily engaged in applying the Generalized Phase
Contrast method, which facilitates lossless light transmission and
direct conversion of input phase patterns to high contrast intensity
distributions. This technique can be used in a number of
applications requiring parallel light-beam encoding such as the
generation of multiple beam optical traps, optical
encryption/decryption or phase-visualization applications like
wavefront sensing. The GPC core set-up can be miniaturized into a
planar-integrated micro-optics setup in order to realize
applications of the GPC method to current technologies in
electro-optical data transport. In addition to phase encoding, the
group is investigating parallel polarization encoding using spatial
light modulators.

Approval and Enrolment
The scholarships for the PhD degree are subject to academic
approval, and the candidates will be enrolled in one of the general
degree programmes of DTU. For information about the general
requirements for enrolment and the general planning of the
scholarship studies, please see the
DTU PhD Guide.

Salary and appointment terms
The salary and appointment terms are consistent with the current
rules for PhD degree students. The period of employment is 3 years.

Application
We must have your online application by May 2 2012.
Please indicate where you saw the ad. Please open the
link "apply for this job online", fill in the application form and
attach the following documents;

DTU invites highly talented young researchers who have
obtained outstanding results during their PhD studies and who have
demonstrated excellence and potential in their field of study, to apply for
one the stipends under the Hans Christian Ørsted Postdoc Program. Your
electronic application must be received by DTU no later than 10 May 2012
(see
DTU website for details)

If you are interested in working with us as a postdoc
under this program, kindly contact Prof.Jesper Glückstad (e-mail:
jekr@fotonik.dtu.dk,
tel.:+ 45 45 25 36 12) to discuss possible research plan.

Postdoc in Biophotonics and Bio-Optofluidics

DTU Fotonik, Department of Photonics
Engineering at the Technical University of Denmark invites applications
for a 3-year postdoctoral position starting from March 1, 2012.
Visit
DTU's online job posting for more details about the position.

The work will be on development of new and
innovative schemes for state-of-the-art trapping, manipulation and
characterization by “light only” with pioneering applications in
micro-fluidics, biotechnology and nano-materials research.

If you are interested
in joining as a PhD student, you are
always welcome to send us your application together with your CV.

Our group is focusing on the development of new and innovative schemes for
state-of-the-art optical micromanipulation with pioneering applications in
biotechnology and medicine, microfluidics, colloid science and materials
research.

We offer employment and salary in accordance with the terms valid for PhD
position at the Technical University of Denmark. We also offer interesting and
challenging jobs in an international atmosphere. We believe that diversity is
valuable and therefore we encourage everyone to apply, irrespective of sex and
ethnic background.